Lesson Plan

Toolkit Creation Plan

Students will learn and practice two self-calming strategies—belly breathing and counting to four—to help them manage strong emotions.

Developing simple mindfulness tools in Pre-K empowers children to self-regulate, take responsibility for their feelings, and stay calm and focused both in class and at home.

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Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Recognizing Big Feelings

5 minutes

Step 2

Model Belly Breathing

5 minutes

Step 3

Practice Counting to Four

5 minutes

Step 4

Make Your Calm Jar

10 minutes

Step 5

Share and Reflect

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Calm-Down Strategies

Belly Breathing

Counting to Four

Practice Together

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Script

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Activity

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Worksheet

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My Calm-Down Toolkit

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